In General, Monasteries Performed All the Following Except

question 18

Multiple Choice

In general, monasteries performed all the following except

• A)prayed for themselves and others.
• B)copied manuscripts.
• C)provided food and clothing for the poor.
• D)formed clerical guilds for priests and nuns.
• E)took care of the sick and ran hospitals.

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